Africa's Bloodiest Civil War Explained I The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970)

[@4evablessing]

My dad tells me the Biafran story with so much pain written all over his face. He never fails to narrate in details to anyone who cares to listen, of how he wore his boot for almost a year without taking it off, and when one finally manages to take it off, some part of the flesh comes off with the boot, or how you will be walking with a fellow soldier, and within a split second he is gunned down right in front of you, amongst other heart wrenching events. He fought as a Biafran soldier at the age of 17. Still waxing strong till date . God bless all our fathers who fought for us to be here.

[@strangoman]

That’s awful, I’m so sorry. I could never imagine what your father had to endure to have a happy life with you and your family. 🫡

[@NwezeMichael-z7p]

😢😢😢😢 I love you and your father 😢😢😢

[@jennywood2784]

I will be honored to meet your dad, I sure want to hear from him cos this is a story not everyone was alive to tell...God bless him 🙏

[@annawainwright9629]

😢that sounds horrific ... bless your dad ❤ he sounds like a strong man 💪🏾to cope with the horrible things he had to endure

[@Iheukwumere14111]

Same.

[@noahnyagowa6809]

I'm Kenyan... from the Lake shore, Ojukwu...is our Hero..., And Brother to us, my cousin was named after Ojukwu...my Tribe the LUO are the Igbo of Kenya '"!! Wonderfully put together. Cheers 💕 Brother.

[@ZubeidaBraimah]

So many lives wasted Why😢😢😢

[@cleanCodesMatters]

First general to run from war, where he lead more than 3m of his people to death.

[@obichidozie6750]

​@@cleanCodesMatters, Ode, you fit shoot gun let alone lead a war?. Even Napoleon abandoned his army at some point and escaped to France

[@BonestAnyim]

Love and light brotherly, together we shall sumount all . Thanks for the word of encouragement. BIAFRAN enemy is Britain; not Nigeria. If it was for Nigeria alone, my people would have dealt with them. Compare the success they made without any artilary, both land; air and water, just their phisical strength, ooooh we shall never forget. All hail biafra

[@BonestAnyim]

​@@cleanCodesMatters Did your own Commander [Gowon] appear even once through out the war..? But Ojukwu do go to war front to fight with his men. Gowon is the real coward, he didn't Southeast throught out the war, had he did, that would've been his end.

[@welcometomykitchen974]

My father fought in this war, I remember watching our neighbor always massaging his wounded shoulder that he survived a gunshot as a young soldier, Rest in peace my Father, you lived well and stood for truth, but we know truth is hardly acceptable in this cruel world, Hero sleep well

[@winifredofure9539]

i salute him 👏

[@okoyechigozie1775]

Which side was he on.

[@samsonadeyemi2169]

​@@okoyechigozie1775does it matter, he fought for what he believed in

[@bathramokere3337]

I was one of Biafra youngest boy age 11 years old who survived Birtish and Nigeria Genocide war. The first day I went to war front at Ngor okpala Biafra soldiers was very upset with me coming to war front. I was with SS Brigade one of the powerful and strongest flightier. Biafra soldiers came out from the trench and pleaded and asked me to go back home, I told them am sorry sir I am not going any where. Four of the Biafra soldiers started crying and said I will get killed. I was very happy with Biafra soldiers in the war front and in the trench. Every one of the Biafra soldiers was very happy. Every Biafra soldiers and none soldiers are my heroes. My prayer today and tomorrow what happened In 1967 to 1971 Nigeria and Biafra should not happen again in Jesus Name Amen. Nigeria politicians and Government have forgot Nigeria pass history. War is not the best way to solve problems. Peace is the key for all things

[@williamskalfmann1775]

God bless you my dear brother,, some people don't know what is war, that's why they are making noise anyhow, war is equivalent to death,

[@yocana26]

My father was a biafran soldier, he tells us the story of how his mother would always manage to bring them food in the middle of the war .he was always surprised how his mum finds him in the bush where him and other soldiers were fighting. He'll ask her what are you doing here, mum. He would always take her halfway and then return to the fighting .. she's late now. This was the first time hearing my father crying like a baby . He never played with his mum

[@emmanueldominion2523]

This is really Touching, My Uncle Was One Of The Army that fight for Biafra, according to My Dad Said. That During The war he came to the village with some biafra Army's to see his father, He went back to the war filed Till Date He Never Returned Back... RIP UNCLE NNAMANI 💔😢😢

[@fantastickingtino183]

😢😢😢 so sorry bro😭😭😭😭💔💔

[@chidicochidico5680]

So sorry

[@bigfinancy]

It happened to my uncle too

[@bestuwas4546]

So sorry

[@mikeranson3381]

Major williams is my late uncle. I would like to make contact with anyone who knew him, served under him of anyone who's family had stories passed down of him to their younger family members

[@kasperiwennman8185]

This is by far the most detailed and well edited video documentary about the Nigeria Civil War that I have ever seen! Most videos are simple overviews of the causes and how it ended, but you went marvelously deep into specific battles, events and even the commanders of different units! And the animation and editing of real footage was beautiful. This was a real suprise and a treat to watch!

[@danieladebajo7974]

It is, I have been searching for a well-detailed documentary about the war for years, this video really did Justice to give a very detailed overview of the war.

[@denniskcobi3470]

If I may ask is it biafra and Nigeria civil war

[@khalidbashir4017]

@@denniskcobi3470 yes

[@chubbyfred4055]

@@danieladebajo7974 z

[@GodblessVictor]

Yes, he really did a very thorough job. Kudos to him!

[@Femi-]

I don’t think you understand how good your work is ?? Like it’s literally perfection , from the narration to the unbiased straight forward depiction and the sweet and sorrowful history that you’ve unravelled so gracefully. I honestly wish to have your sort of knowledge!!

[@hassanaliyu5679]

There is a bit of bias if you listen carefully to the type of language that was used to describe the actions of the Nigerians and I also find it convenient that the causes of the civil war was just breezed through which made it seem like Nigeria simply hate the igbos for no reason whatsoever

[@Femi-]

@@hassanaliyu5679 I understand your point but it seems biased to you because you’re of the north , and the north were the perpetrators.. and the perpetrators aren’t going to be protagonists , rather the antagonists who committed the henocide.

[@Femi-]

Genocide*

[@welcometomykitchen974]

@@Femi- you responded well to him,

[@brownreborntv2759]

@@Femi- Nice response

[@ahagabe673]

Guys please let's share this video. This video ought to fetch nothing less than a million views. That's the only way we can thank Bisi for this outstanding and precise documentary he gave us free of charge.

[@bisimedia]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@weubarockofficial]

I agree

[@inzane7809]

As an amarican myself this is a truly fascinating documentary that isn't taught here at all, thanks for the great video

[@emmanuel3416]

You do know Americans took part in the war because of oil

[@BonestAnyim]

Britain literally blocked all information concerning the Genocidal war against my people. Our only crime is that Nature bless us with minerial resources, that is why Britain hated my people with passion. Over 3million children died of starvation; because of economic interest of Britain in our land. Sad.

[@billyyank5807]

Why would a conflict within Africa be taught in U.S. schools? 😂 c'mon.

[@omamajohnpaul4215]

Why not?

[@chijiokeogu271]

@@billyyank5807 But they can teach us about American and European wars in Africa? No wonder some of you think Africa is a country

[@realkvng]

I respect ALL my ancestors that experienced This terrible situation and fought so hard to stay alive cos Without them, I wouldn't be here!

[@agwunchannamdi9675]

This is well edited good job

[@mobileking3911]

May their brave souls continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

[@mobileking3911]

Amen!

[@ejike7052]

The planet will shake us

[@alphazolax1843]

We should all look at ourselves and ask what has really changed, those that fought this war has feed fat from Nigeria, some are in regret of playing a part in the war, some hope it will never happen again, millions of Nigerians are running for their life at places once called home, they can't farm go by road, sea, air or by rail , the truth is that the war never ended.

[@israelnonso9161]

Never end

[@reverendgrantizuchukwuchuk9842]

Why did the narrator not say anything about the Ogbunigwe (the Ojukwu bucket), the Biafran land mines and more. Nothing was said the technological advancement in the region which saw the refining of crude locally, the making of Biafra Indigenous armoured tanks, aircrafts, communication gadgets etc.

[@ifeanyiazoribe7106]

He's biased in one way or the other

[@SomWise-gp2bt]

I tire ooo

[@QueenofYTShorts]

That is why you are on KZbin, tell us

[@edwinchigozie215]

Nothing like that happened

[@edwinchigozie215]

Biafra lost that war, because 1. They were out numbered 2. They were outgunned 3. The had the wrong allies, should have allied with America and the British instead of f'ing Israel

[@thabisilesampa7489]

By far the best documentary I've seen in a while. I'm part Zambian and Swati. Nigeria has a tumultuous past but the future is bright. I wish you nothing but success. Stay blessed my brothers and sisters. ❤️

[@victorolayinka1690]

Although a biased it's true Nigeria won. I remember the phrase '' To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done ".

[@BonestAnyim]

Future can never be bright, never. Biafra must be restored, even if it will require 2nd, 3rd and 4th war, but we can never be with our enemies forever. God forbid.

[@OracleofBODE]

@@BonestAnyimthat’s a pipe dream. This country would be great and no one is leaving, we die here!!!!

[@chisomdavid440]

​@@OracleofBODE Why are you afraid of them leaving? Can't you survive on your own??? Why are you forcing unity with people that don't want to have anything to do with you?

[@faleyimuayotomi4388]

Now u understand as a Yoruba who served in Enugu is supporting Peter Obi, this is the only way to put an end to marginalization this region has gone tru, i will never hate a tribe that is so industrious and multiply wealth within his people with business

[@uchenweke2482]

Say no more👍

[@raphaelrobertson5892]

Y r ur. Unu hug. Ty

[@raphaelrobertson5892]

@@uchenweke2482 ooo😊😊😊oooooooopooooooooooooooooopppopp

[@lincolnbrown6824]

Igbos and Yourba are blood lines that cannot be broken it's time we wake up

[@burkertmedinabob4705]

You are intelligent bro

[@paschalndunagu4081]

This is by far the most beautiful and detailed documentary of the Nigerian Civil War. Thank you Bisi. Please Keep up the good work!!!

[@sonofnok2153]

Truth is, Ojukwu was not fighting to win, he was fighting for survival. We're talking about a genocide. These Nigerians had been massacring Biafrans since the early 1940s. Large scale pogrom in the North, time and time again, while the Federal govt, just like today, stand aside and do nothing. What was Ojukwu supposed to do? Stay under a govt that is bent on your extermination?

[@hdmiliondyce182]

Even the killings continues afterwards....in the north ....every year till date ....I was born and raised in kaduna we ran back for our dear life's 😢

[@davidohameh5423]

@@hdmiliondyce182 seriously

[@jmbonuxbox]

As a result, he decided to put the lives of innocent people at risk? I just do not get why the Igbos will honor a rebel who put their lives in danger, knowing he had no resources .

[@louschwick7301]

​@@jmbonuxbox that's fair, but their other choice was to live in a country where they were at constant risk of being victimized by mob violence and discrimination. What protections the federal govt may have given were simply not enough to protect them

[@muhammadumar-iw2wl]

@@hdmiliondyce182 Kaduna tribal crisis is not targeted at Igbos exclusively, many fulanis and Hausas are killed too. Please don't spread lies.

[@africanbeauty4736]

Biafra nation was born in the middle of war, no alliance yet, no weapons, while the counterpart had British support, Egyptian, Niger, Russia and Cameroon supporters,, Biafra was able to hold them for 3 years. Indeed Biafra is great.

[@HarrisonEnogieru]

Let them start the war again this time around I swear with my blood Nigeria exist as a country let me know what makes them exist

[@edwinchigozie215]

What are you talking about we were getting butchered, think about it, we always hear about the one Point sth million Igbos that died during that war, but what about the casualties of the Yoruba or Hausa, Nigeria was going to make us(Biafra/Igbos) go extinct

[@AbukeanGreen-oj6vv]

Not soldiers fighting women and children, Nigerian army bombed civilians not military personnes and the world did nothing about it just as Israel is doing to Gaza now​@@edwinchigozie215

[@millicentchinelo6077]

Just imagine if Biafrans were as equipped as the Nigerian army, They wouldn't have been defeated. The fought for freedom

[@Justinlane-mf9zg]

😭😭I cried after watching this my grandmother told before she died I thought it was Hollywood but only God can judge (land of the rising sun ☀️)

[@derickmukwelle3811]

I don’t know how I managed to fall on this documentary but I must say it was worth every second of the 1 hr and 10 mins I spent on it… your precision and details about the events was on another level… as a Cameroonian who’s heard so much about the Biafrans, it’s an absolute pleasure to know the story and origin of these amazing people… Good job brother and May you continue to excel in all your endeavors.

[@ChinonsoJohn-fx7sb]

My father also fight for Biafra war the shoe that he use in fighting the war is still with us RIP 😢he pass away 2014 when ever he tell me story of the war I cry 😢

[@brodaderah1993]

You just filled up the gaps my granny left out of her civil war stories. Thank you for helping me understand the war better.

[@edwardibeh3276]

me too from my two uncles who fought with Biafran army ,still alive with bullet wounds ,one wiith a hairless line on his head from bullet ,the other a dead finger with exit bullet wound ,....their battlefront stories never end sometimes scarz somtimes annoying but this docu joined the missing details

[@brodaderah1993]

Hello @@edwardibeh3276 , I know the feeling. All my uncles who fought were killed. I am not even sure their bodies were found, but then this video was sad yet beautiful to watch.

[@edwardibeh5267]

@@brodaderah1993 Yes it's bittersweet ,Nigerian leaders should've learnt from those events but unfoturnatly they haven't

[@simeonaneosong4996]

I never got to meet any of 5 of my mother's brothers who died fighting in this war. She also lost other half brothers. And till today, the reasons for the war are yet to be addressed. We need to do better at unity. God bless 🇳🇬.

[@Federal_Mad_Mix]

But he omitted the remote and immediate causes of the war. Never mentioned the first military coup, started talking about it when he wanted to introduce Major Kaduna. how can you tell an history without its genesis.

[@Nache1]

What amaze me about this documentary is the map illustration. This is the first time I'm watching a detailed account of Biafran war. More power to your elbow

[@Uty-yo9np]

This is an impressively put together documentary of Nigeria's history. I've watched all parts from 1-4 and I'm left in awe of how much research and dramatization went into this production. I think, more Nigerians need to watch this documentary and it should be properly archived. Indeed, history offers a lot of background and information of what shapes the current happenings around us.

[@gunnerstvnaija2751]

If firepower, troops & weapons were equally shared, Biafra would have won the war....very interesting narration & God rest the souls of the fallen soldiers ❤❤❤

[@immaculateamadiezue4990]

Imagine being underarm yet resisted for 3years, I'm Igbo, Biafran and proud

[@cletsoreine]

This is great history, now alot of understanding on the issues happening now and what went wrong connects. It also shows how the foreign powers, even till today, have a hand in things going on in Nigeria especially because of the resources and economy. This documentary is one all Nigerians need to see to learn history. God help us all 🙏🏽

[@chiomamaureen6141]

The Britain's are the no1 enemy

[@mickyarams]

As a Yoruba guy, I always thought the Ibos had a chip on their shoulders always threatening to secede, now I understand why thanks to this detailed documentary. The act of inviting the Egyptians and East Germans to bomb our brothers and sisters in the East is unforgivable. They never taught us the complete history at school. Thanks for another great history documentary.

[@chinochino1300]

The Igbos refuse to accept the artificial creation called Nigeria; it has hindered progress and the people put in charge (Fulanis) by the British for obvious reasons, have steadily kept other groups capable of collective greatness subdued and backward.

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

This particular detail is incomplete and corrupt, he should outline the reason behind civil war and natural dislike. Do u know Nigeria has never experienced war and coup before until igbos introduced bloody coup and civil war in Nigeria. Igbos were the pioneers of war in Nigeria .

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

Igbos soldiers murdered northern and yoruba leaders just to acquire power. Nigeria practiced regional system of government were all the regions have their own separate governor general, shortly igbos decided to seize power by eliminating all northern leaders and yoruba leaders excluded igbo leaders and later installed an igbo man who destroyed the regional system of government to unitary system and declared himself a supreme leader. Igbos were playing smart without realizing those two regions were smarter than them .

[@faithduruamaku2018]

@@drinkskhalifa7153 stop lying

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

@@faithduruamaku2018 can you outline the lies ??

[@thacompilations4010]

This is the best documentary on the Nigerian civil war on KZbin. Well done kema👏👏 Thank you

[@denniskcobi3470]

If i may ask since it is Nigeria civil war who are the country that Nigeria is fighting the war

[@thacompilations4010]

@@denniskcobi3470 The Republic of Biafra. Eastern Nigeria tried to break away from Nigeria, so the War is between Biafra and the rest of Nigeria.

[@macjnjoku9274]

What I find shocking is how casually we all dismiss the casualty figures. Over 20,000 men of the 3rd infantry regiment died the battle of umuahia. When Maj. Utuk and Capt Buhari fought their way out of Owerri, they escaped with about 200 out of the 2000 they entered with. War is hell, a meat grinder.

[@obahchidi7646]

Never say die of the Biafran spirit

[@chinaecherememeka7005]

Great BIAFRANS,our people fought gallantly against our enemies, despite the careless boastful words of Gowon,the biafrans shocked him,yes 48hrs as predicted by Gowon but it later turned to 3 hefty years.

[@KamaOke-ml3nl]

HE ACTUALLY LOST MORE THAN 17000 MEN TRYING TO INVADE ONITSHA

[@obichidozie6750]

​@@KamaOke-ml3nl, That was Murtala Mohammed

[@BonestAnyim]

​@@chinaecherememeka7005 fought with out any artilary, both land, water and air, just physical strength. Our people started the war with den gun.

[@J.dixongrammy]

Biafra must come imma Yoruba boy but still support this 😢

[@chukn165]

In ya dream z boy😂😂😂

[@amvlord4801]

The igbos are too small

[@anthonyhenryuche7411]

I was 15 years old while my father sit me down and told me about biafra war... despite all the whole thing that happened then...we still keep strong

[@bisimedia]

Thanks to everyone for your patience and kind words while I was away. Hope you all enjoyed the video. I know this one was a bit lengthy, but believe me when I say that this is nowhere near the actuality and intricacies of the Nigerian Civil War. That's why I left some recommended books and resources in the video's description. These videos take a lot of time and effort to produce. And with the unpredictability of the KZbin algorithm, it might prove difficult to sustain and improve this quality and the frequency of uploads long-term. However, supporting me on these platforms would go a long way for the channel. If you love my work consider supporting the channel via Patreon: www.patreon.com/bisimedia Become a Channel Member to get access to perks : kzbin.info/door/9hKpjMxWev7U81xLZC_IWwjoin Support the Channel via Bitcoin: 0xb463386e16d66603598a38dfbe11305333b372a1 (BEP20) I love you all. Kema

[@Ezekiel728]

Thank you for this channel🙏🏽

[@thacompilations4010]

Thank you for this documentary

[@_kris4301]

Sorry to ask Bisi but whats the name of the soundtrack from time 1:07:20 to the end? I like the sound track

[@bisimedia]

Jungle by Aakash Gandhi

[@eronzdavid7375]

Thank you Bisi , I have really learn a lot so far from your documentary, God bless Nigerians

[@makataemmanuel3438]

How coincidental was it that I decided to know a bit of Nigeria’s history today and came across this video that was also made today. Highly detailed and informative. Kudos to the author.

[@chucksogwo2244]

Pls watch the other parts too.... you are welcome

[@ogbukaprince2647]

​@@chucksogwo2244what other parts? That biafra fought as underdog against Egypt British and soviet Union for 3years???

[@oladipoolawale5031]

This really broke my heart. Honestly there’s too much bloodshed in this country. We really need to humbly ask God for mercy and forgiveness and stop voting fools to power.

[@kingsleyreact]

Biafra must come

[@kcjohnkennedy8606]

The average Igbo man can't let this things off there head..an average Igbo man believes that what the father died getting he will learn from the dad mistakes and will be able to get it..Biafra is still alive and it still hurt those that knows the history and wished they could reiterate

[@johnwhyteBGB]

After acquiring God's forgiveness, what do you make out of those who lost their lives in the war? What about the Biafran regions that are still submerged till date? It is time we face reality, do the needful and stop calling God in on wicked acts of fellows humans.

[@VirgoSam]

Where was God,when the little children was dieing of hunger,stop calling God unneccessary

[@blessed707]

Ask God for what in which country if you were sincere u would talk of separation but am sure u are not from biafra that's why u are pretending to ask God for forgiveness

[@akwaeke1096]

My uncle was also Among the master plan of Abagana Ambush, Captain Zoro he's still alive today 🥰

[@kiddachris8519]

I'm from abagana, and my dad told me the story or the ambush 😅

[@reubennesta7595]

Respect!

[@Estanzyworld]

Pls I'm doing a research can I do an interview for him

[@akwaeke1096]

@@Estanzyworld it will be little difficult,I live far from the village,I only comes back during festivals

[@AlfredkassimKoroma]

Music​@@akwaeke1096

[@ikechinwoko9914]

You could not stop watching this documentary once you start. Very captivating, revealing, educative and touching. I was one of those little babies that suffered during that war.😭

[@mondayonuigbo5700]

Am sorry u have to go through all that,,, I didn't get get to witness all that and the bloodshed,, but my ancestors did may the soul's of the brave Biafra people and my ancestors rest on

[@adepaakosua4184]

You are a hero to have survived it

[@aloziemamara671]

am sooo sorry😢

[@elebuteoflagos]

😢😢

[@AfroKingg]

The most anticipated video has finally arrived. Job well done brother 🙌

[@vashj9740]

Am really glad that we can have our history told by one of us not by other people in a very detailed manner. Well done 👏 It feels different hearing our stories, our history knowing that these are really what happened... My grand parents used to tell me these stories till they passed away... Now I think I took them for granted, thinking twas old people's tales but now... I understand what is going on in Nigeria better because I know her past.

[@nkirukaonuegbu5625]

This 1 hour long video really means a lot to me 🙏 thank you

[@fitnesslover951]

I’m so proud of my fathers for fighting their own fight even though they lost.

[@Adasbeautyconcept]

they never lost....they never did, they're the strongest 🕺

[@ahmedolarewaju2267]

I love the Igbo warrior's for their spirit of perseverance , they were all heroes , they did their best in ensuring a better country for the future generations. The word spoken by the newly appointed leader of Biafra , Lt col, effiong was under a serious pressure which he has no option than to surrender to Nigeria army 🪖 just to keep the innocent Igbo warrior's alive. The word Biafra ceases to exit was actually a strong word by effiong , I pray that the lost glory of the late heroes will be restored back IJMN

[@justicecharles3132]

Amen

[@justblessedman9135]

Amen

[@richie9330]

He wasn’t forced to surrender. He surrendered willingly because Biafra had already lost. All that was just custom

[@mobileking3911]

Amen!

[@okay1904]

All Nigerians need to watch this, cos most of them are completely ignorant about these events

[@adegbepaul8888]

Completely is an understatement

[@joziphstu]

I never wished for Nigeria’s division, after these videos, it’s the only thing that can heal everybody

[@bensonchukwudi4860]

Exactly, Gowon cashed the war when he reneged on Aburi accord

[@disuomotayo2604]

Awesome detailed information

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

A very good Video that the younger Nigerians must view to understand their current history as of the year 2022.

[@mthosibanda5777]

this was a very informative documentary,I am from Zimbabwe and I had an imprecise picture of the Biafran war which I took from the Book "Half A Yellow sun" By Ngozi Adichie...Job well done

[@justinumunna4877]

deep

[@mojisolaadebowale-marykayb6701]

I can’t believe that Gowon started this evil war? Omgggggg! My respect to Ojukwu , may his soul continue to rest in peace.

[@comfortjerry5526]

Wat do you mean

[@yusuffmuhammedopeyemi3958]

You no get point

[@tochika3598]

Yes he did. Tanks for speaking up truth. The agreement in Ghana was betrayed by Gowon. U are right my guy. Leav hypocrite cowards

[@justinaalaeto5482]

That is why his people will continue to be at receiving end of his Fulani masters he was trying to please. He is a no body. I heard he is parading himself with his whitewash Nigeria prays? Without justice. Nigeria will continue to be wobbling.

[@lauraosinachi2658]

Biafra was supposed to be one of the best Nation😢 we have everything, but the selfish interest of the Fulanis are the reason we're going through these sufferings😢

[@lillianhendricks7100]

As a Jamaican l have been watching and learning a lot about the mother land,but my heart is heavy watching blacks fighting each other so brutally.

[@madubukomadubuko1719]

I lived in the east between 1955 to 58 with Ojukwu’s cousin in Nnewi. I often herd them talk about the possibility of a peaceful separation Nigeria dividing into three separa States. That should have happened long ago, but the oil is a curse on that region.

[@edmoremarange3429]

The Igbos should have their own independence. They lost a big number of people

[@assouankoffi9456]

It would have made a difference!

[@Frank.MoonGrip]

Finest documentary I've come across on this subject. The most emotional video I've watched in a very long while. Drew tears from my eyes multiple times, gripped by anger and bitterness intermittently. My father wasn't drafted into this war as a soldier, because his two elder brothers were. He delivered suppliers, however, and have bitter tales to tell. Both his brothers and he came out unscathed. Sadly, many didn't. 😔

[@gworldmedia406]

Well done 👏 Biafra Soldiers and all Igbo men and women who fought against the enemies of the Igbo land. Appreciation to foreign mercenaries who supported Igbos.

[@ikengaspirit3063]

I mean, saying like this makes it look like Biafra was an Igbo nationalist state, which it wasn't. Biafra was a gulf of Biafra civilizational/cultural state.

[@agbomolica1]

You seem ignorant… you do realise that non Igbo also fought for Biafra and Effiong was from CALABAR!!

[@pinkaesthetics665]

@@agbomolica1 And the land that are living on now used to be Igbos land

[@agbomolica1]

@@pinkaesthetics665 I don’t understand your point… please elaborate!

[@adebayoolubunmi2201]

@@pinkaesthetics665 . The Igbo own the whole world . Right ?.

[@MrSkillz91]

Bro! I can’t tell how much we appreciate this. I don’t think even you know the gravity of what you’re doing here… this will go a long way for us to be able to retrace our steps and put the next foot in the right direction. Growing up, I never understood why people kept saying the north held all the power; now I do. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! God bless

[@jowieslifestyle]

The things the Igbos endured, their tenacity and will to fight is just surprising. I have great respect for them

[@lawlyshewrote]

Why didn’t they fight before the independence?

[@amvlord4801]

They caused the conflict

[@jacobalexander4167]

​@@lawlyshewrote because they believed in one Nigeria, they underestimated the greed of Northern elites and accepted their terms to independence, they didn't know the were selling their future to slavery

[@obinnax6256]

@@lawlyshewroteeven the independence struggle had many Igbos in prominence……probably more than any other ethnic group. The massacre of women protesters in Aba in 1929 by the colonial masters caused massive outrage in the UK, and probably marked the beginning of the reconsideration of colonialism by the British. What other fight are you talking about? Before independence the North, the East and the West were administered separately……even independently of each other, so the question of fighting themselves didn’t arise at all. The only interaction was at the level of individuals who chose to live in regions other than their ancestral regions. With the British in control, the various tribes were kept away from the throats of one another. Truth be told, considering everything that’s happened in Nigeria, I fully expect Nigeria to splinter into several countries eventually. There’s been too much bloodshed, and the hatred is still visible and raw, as was clear for all to see during the 2023 elections. With this mutual hatred, transmitted through the generations to even our youth today, I see no hope of true national integration at all. This country is just sitting on a keg of gunpowder and waiting for the right conditions to ignite it into a raging inferno.

[@psychologypriest5994]

@@lawlyshewrote obviously because igbos were the ruling tribe. When the tables turned it became a problem for them

[@kunle009]

You have done a really God job. Though the most popular version is that of New Africa but I love this version because it was a series. Watching from part 1 made me understand all the events that led to the war. Not a video that just showed the war in isolation. And talking about each battles and events of the war makes me even appreciate this version the more. Kudos on this job.

[@deji4life]

Best Nigeria civil war narration I have ever watched! Clearly explained and uniquely organize and accurate information.👏🏿👏🏿

[@boydsinganda8827]

A work of genius! Gathering the necessary info for this video must be extremely difficult. This is one of the best documentary channels on KZbin! You Sir are special.

[@Photoscienceblogs]

This is the best documentary about Nigeria Vs Biafra. Civil war i ever watched, kudos to the Creator 👍👏

[@m.usmandalvin2226]

Thanks, Bisi. Love the documentary very much. Watched and rewatched it. . . . Very comprehensive. I adore the resilience of the biafra soldiers and how meticulously they carried out their campaign. I only wish it all would have gone without much bloodshed. Nice documenting, sir. Beautiful presentation, too.

[@obayemianu7181]

The ibos are the strongest for them to survive this ..

[@valentineezegwu9668]

Obayemi thank you for your kind words. Nigerians don't acknowledge the great sacrifice the Igbos had to pay when faced with an existential threat. The only option the Igbos had was to defend themselves against all the odds. The act alone is in defiance of submitting to genocide and the destruction of our spirit. Today we've pursued personal economic development despite the peculiar challenge when it comes to dealing with the Nigerian state.

[@nollywoodmovies1022]

Only the igbos can survive this in Nigeria

[@willmasgloballimitedceo4186]

After the war... Look at the igbos today and look at the other Nigerians, you could the massive improvement in success from the igbos.

[@Laughondaily]

They never told us the war lasted this long and with so much perseverance and strength the igbos were really the strongest in the war!

[@darkseiid]

Asé! Most high said no to our genocide

[@elozonachukwu6516]

When men, where men. So sad that, such history were never taught at schools. Biafran’s has really sacrificed a lot, uncountable number of men and resources has been sacrificed for this struggle, both in the past and present. May the souls of all our departed heroes, especially my dad rest in the bosom of the lord. My dad was a war veteran, he was 18 when the war broke out, he later explained everything to me, how they fought tirelessly day and night to actualize Biafra. In all, let peace prevail

[@ebukasamuel5567]

We the Igbo have forgive Nigeria but we never forget and we must not be one Nigeria our freedom is what we need

[@JohnChris-ey9cf]

Never say that again

[@BonestAnyim]

Never, we shall never forget. We didn't fight to conquer anyone or their land. We fought to defend ourselves; right with pogroms that had been meted against us from 1940's

[@martinsndukaire765]

With a heavy heart I write these; while we have a fantastic "videomentary" of the Biafra/Nigeria war , it's very important to highlight the immediate and remote causes of the war; (1) A heavy "pogrom" , literally; the killing of the "Igbos" in the Northern parts of Nigeria, for reasons best known to Northerners, for a long time, resulting in thousands of cruel deaths and even more being displaced and restless, Gowon was only making empty promises to end these killings of the Igbos in the North (2) The sudden denial and dismissal of the "Aburi Accord" agreements by Gowon, which were reached in Ghana by Ojukwu and Gowon, in the presence of the then Ghanaian Head of State as well as other notable African leaders, which prompted Ojukwu's insistence of controlling the revenue from his area aside crude, and Gowon having all the military might, and wealth from oil revenue, went and "struck first" Now if u are unbiased and dispassionate about the whole thing, tell me if the situation is now in 2022 different from what happened in 1967?

[@adenler.adeshina8152]

Now i completely understands the frustrations and anger of the Biafrans which by this comprehensively detailed is largely justified. Thank you so much for this.

[@chikwemchimobi5796]

The biafian soldiers were not regarded after the war by Nigeria but they are heroes

[@obahchidi7646]

Real heroes bro

[@oluwafisayoogunjimi1726]

Buhari government finally recognised them and paid all their pension arrears

[@obahchidi7646]

@@oluwafisayoogunjimi1726 when to who en from who

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

@@obahchidi7646 clueless go and find out. Buhari recognises them and pay them .

[@obahchidi7646]

@@drinkskhalifa7153 dont be a drunken find out payment done

[@olufemiadegbite9579]

This is one of the best documentary on the history of the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War. It is quite fair and balance on both side of the War. Wars brings out the Animal in Man. Peace is better than War. Thank you.

[@odiodi248]

If you want peace embrace, fight for and defend justice.

[@abdulrahmanazaks4342]

Igbo the are not ready yet because the afraid to die

[@olufemiadegbite9579]

I disagree with you. On the contrary , if the support given to Nigeria then by the British, America , Russia, Egypt was given to Biafra by France, Italy, Cuba etc, Biafra will be an independent nation Today and a pride of Africa. It was Britain & Russia power that defeated Biafra then NOT Nigeria Military . Reason ; To preserve British Investment in Nigeria oil & Gas located in the South East Nigeria for the Economy of Britain & America while Russia too wanted a Share of it .Biafrans demonstrated Bravery , Courage , and great Ingenuity(Science, Research &Technological Inventions) during the war effort . We should teach our children this History of our National life for the sake of Peace & development . " " " "Biafra was a Noble and Just Course " .. ...General Charles DeGuaile of France Republic.

[@leverarm5374]

It's not fair because he didn't cover other part of the war that are needed to be mentioned

[@calvinreinhold5498]

With love from Ghana. Learnt a lot from this video. Well documented and researched🇬🇭

[@youpedia4614]

This is the most detailed history on Biafra I've seen, with maps and all. Thank you so much

[@Shk8]

This war was brutal. It's hard to imagine we can ever trust each other again. No one deserves to die, Northerner or Southerner, but we've killed each other one too many. Let everyone see this. Let's learn from this. We can't run from this.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wow, absolutely masterfully done, Kema! I can tell you poured your heart and soul into this. Best and most comprehensive video I've seen on this subject. Wonderful to see you back!

[@bisimedia]

Thank you very much, Elson. I appreciate it. Congratulations on your approach to 100k subscribers. You truly deserve it.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@bisimedia Thanks so much my friend!

[@danieladebajo7974]

What a beautiful piece of work. Thank you so much.

[@pushtv5963]

Very detailed history of the Nigerian Biafran war. Biafran Nation can not be conquered, it's like burying the Truth, it will spring up. Biafra has risen again.Thanks for sharing.

[@austaino]

Thank you for taking time to produce this beautiful work of history. You have done an excellent job with this important historical narrative. I struggled to hold back the tears, as i am sure many will. But i still wonder, why would Nigeria walk this bloody path to hold back the people of Biafra and yet, refuse to properly integrate them politically? What a shame!

[@sammerezeugo7674]

A masterpiece of a documentary you have given us. Thank you

[@thembadube9589]

They may have crashed the Biafran rebellion forever, but they will NEVER crash the spirit of the Biafran people and their desire to be an independent nation. As a South African with no connections with Biafra or Nigeria, I should perhaps not appear to be sympathetic with one side or the other. But African butchering African is something I cannot be silent about. Please people, let Biafra go.

[@obahchidi7646]

👏👏👏

[@wisdomokwara982]

God bless you for saying the truth

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

Deal with the xenophobia first before jumping into other matters. What is the reason behind xenophobic attacks in south Africa??

[@thembadube9589]

@@drinkskhalifa7153 It is the same reason as what was referred to as "Ghana Go Home" in Nigeria when the working class Nigerians perceived Ghanaians to be competing unfairly for meagre resources in their country. The attacks in South Africa on foreign nationals are happening only among the underclass. It is not helping when some (and I want to emphasise SOME) foreign nationals commit heinous crimes such as selling drugs, raping women, forcing young girls into prostitution, etc. A recent announcement by Government shows that there are more Zimbabwean/Mozambican/Lesotho/Nigerian prisoners in SA than there are South African prisoners in any of those countries.

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

@@thembadube9589 there is no comparison between Ghana go home and xenophobia in south Africa. Millions of ghanaians were migrated to Nigerian because of hardship later was fixed and ghanaians refused to return to their homes and nobody killed any ghanaians . I bet you all the Nigerian national selling drugs in south Africa are igbos! Go and check. Secondly, let clarify this to u , igbos were given chance to leave Nigeria with their five state, do u know what happened?? They refused to leave without south south the Oilers region. Now tell me how do u expect Nigeria to give up its sources of income to igbos called biafra?? That's why we always said igbos are not ready to go. Nobody depends on igbos region but igbos depend on others regions because they have nothing to offer that is the reason why igbos land is empty. You should try and understand things before jumping into conclusions. Ask yourself why the world ignored they cried? Because they were not in the right.

[@Exemption88]

Salute to my Dad he fought this war , you are a hero Dad rest in heaven #oldsoldierneverdies

[@Diamond-b8t]

on which side

[@Thematch_maker]

@@Diamond-b8t why are you asking which side? It doesn’t concern you

[@ifeanyiazoribe7106]

​@@Diamond-b8tmy late father fought Opobo sector ... He used to tell us the story but unfortunately we're somehow small then ... Chai ... Have forgotten alot of his stories to us

[@SamiAlbert-w4q]

I cried see that lady speaking, we shall never go back to Nigeria again

[@justiceogaga3931]

This documentary is as professional as you can get anywhere else in this world

[@theafricanoracle4477]

This wasn't a fair fight. The British was actually fighting Biafra through Nigerian. If Biafra got the Support Ukraine is currently having. The story would have been different

[@iretioluwacraig2939]

A must watch for all Nigerians. How did we get so evil. Tears

[@dhatijawboy4821]

The USSR, USA, UK , Italy & France. They are all still actively influencing & toppling regimes in Africa to this day. Although China has joined the game. It’s a game of interest for them. Africa was their major chess board then and still is but the Middle East took over as their major chess board. They don’t mean well for Africans & never will!!!

[@Femi-]

@@dhatijawboy4821 it’s so sad !! And Nigerians will glorify these people as ‘oyinbos’ therefore superior to them and yielding some sort of intellectual property that they feel they can’t reach ! I weep for Nigerians and the African race as a whole

[@laisphinto6372]

its war especially civil wars have a tendency to get absolutely brutal.

[@Chb2y]

This is the most detailed account I have personally see ever. Thanks so much, history means a lot. Well done and keep the good work going.

[@oloyededamilolajr782]

Wow so educating....honestly after watching these I really think the igbo deserves to be independent from these country,they have come a long way and paid a very heavy price

[@okoyejohn3947]

Thanks for the truth. People will be accusing us for fighting and shouting marginalisation. To further buttress my point where do you find any Igbo in top five position in this administration? People think it is coincidence

[@wisdomokwara982]

The only Yoruba person I have seen with truth

[@longevity8696]

God bless you for saying the truth

[@jerrychime4883]

@@wisdomokwara982 w ew we need freedom

[@temilola9366]

They could never be independent without forcing other minorities in their country who don't even want to join them they are land locked

[@abdulaliyu6349]

Your documentary was truly impressive. The way you captured the subject matter and presented it in a clear and concise way was exceptional. What an incredible documentary. Well done!

[@MichaelIkemefulaAnozie]

Your channel is so enlightening. Thanks for your good works 👍👍

[@emmyreturn]

My brother you did an outstanding work on this video. God bless you. ❤️

[@ovotega7440]

Just watched the whole thing, I'm impressed, well done man. Great Job. 🙌🏼🇳🇬

[@sundayjoseph6604]

I'm not Igbo, but from what I see in this people with my little time in anambra and other states, if this people's manage to get Biafra, give them 10 to 15 years , you won't be able to differentiate Dubai and Biafra

[@Isaakiway]

Thank you so much. I have to send this to many people who are interested in Nigeria History.

[@chidivictor1888]

"We who are about to die, salute you". I'm proud of my uncle and others who fought so I will live today.

[@calistusmolokwu3218]

That was touching 😢

[@adepaakosua4184]

Very touching

[@Bethelfrojack]

Very touching my brother,, and the girl that says we can never go back to Nigeria as far as this earth exist. And so shall it be ijn amen.

[@markkomolafe9489]

This was so informative and put some things into perspective. Well done sir. I'm starting to gain interest in history

[@MrDavid-gj8db]

After 60 years of Nigeria genocide against BIAFRA what happened? Nigeria is the most worst country on earth today, and must be disintegrate. All hail BIAFRA

[@charlesabraham5339]

You condemn genocide yet you are calling for it

[@nnajidaveed9896]

@@charlesabraham5339 Self preservation and the right to self determination is the inalienable right of every human being. Try not to sound foolish..

[@louschwick7301]

​@@charlesabraham5339 disintegrate does not mean kill, nations can disintegrate without destroying an ethnicity. Nigeria may self destruct soon anyway from what I'm seeing

[@obahchidi7646]

Am so glad that thee Gowon is still alive to see the massacre of his own people by the ruling govt

[@bigsam2386]

I just understand a lot about Nigeria civil war because no one has ever told me about it. So interesting and understandable documentary

[@jean-lucfanny5546]

Thank you so much for a compelling but well-explained Biafra war. You are adding to our enlightenment. Proceed with the excellent work.

[@eliben9902]

50 years after the war, we still fighting. Nigeria was not created by mutual agreement from the tribes

[@ikengamazi1246]

Right from the day I found myself in earth I have never accepted to be a Nigerian we must do everything possible to remain as biafrans it's very clearly that we are not one people and can never be.africa expect developments in the region but never think of make peace to reigns where there's no peace we must do everything possible to achieve our dreams which is a new nation where human beings life will be valued we must continue push forward

[@ikengaspirit3063]

Amen, brother.

[@pc2749]

Am Igbo but even till today I’m treated as a second class citizen in a place that supposed to be my home… I really wna get out of this country 😣💔

[@abdulrahmanazaks4342]

No Body will hold Igbo in Nigeria the door is Open

[@ikengaspirit3063]

@@abdulrahmanazaks4342 Tell that to Buhari and army assassinating UPP leader and refusing to hold a referendum on S.E.

[@abdulrahmanazaks4342]

@@ikengaspirit3063 why not you Go and tell him, and you say you want leave Nigeria you disturb your self go away nobody will hold you in Nigeria the Door is Open now is not yesterday Northerners didn't disturb them Self that's why Igbo come North City and village and live nobody will disturb them and the buy Big land and Houses Come to Kano state and see House's and Land, and farm land all is For Igbo people nobody will care about it Since before 1960 Inside Emirates palace still Igbo is there

[@walkyeskwakfut7622]

this is one of the best works on the Nigerian civil war I have seen, it pains me that we haven't learnt anything from history.

[@JoelPaulMusa]

For long i have searched online to watch about the NCW 1967-1970, i couldn't find something rich. Now my hunger has been satiated. By far, this video for me has surpassed every knowledge, documentary, or detail about the Nigerian Civil War that i know. You have done truly well. Thank you for this detailed and well researched masterpiece. THIS IS HOW OUR HISTORY SHOULD BE TOLD. I felt i was watching a movie. Ver note worthy is also the fact that i didn't sense or see any bias or ethnic sentiments in the video. i feel that when history is been told especially when it is a touchy matter, it should be told with the truest sense of patriotism and sincerity, not attempting to spark or stir controversies and place blames, but simply an attempt to proffer a detailed story and analysis of "where we are coming and what happened".. ONCE AGAIN, thank you for this video..

[@josephjonah9694]

Thank you for this historic story. Every Nigerian should get to watch this

[@winasvlog8847]

Been wondering what Biafra war was about. Thanks for such a detailed video.Love🇬🇭

[@Odin00]

It was the war of the beginning of True freedom in "Africa" vs colonialist and their structure and neocolonialist( fake "Africa) as it is in "Africa" today, but not for long

[@Odin00]

Neocolonialism is colonialism mindset that is learned from the colonialist, anything that is does not favor the indigenous ethnic nationality but that of present day happening colonialist like Britain and other world powers

[@benedictbg1]

So they intentionally didn’t teach us everything in school so we don’t find out. Thank you very much @BISI for sharing more light to this topic. I’m Nigerian, im Igbo and I think Gowon didn’t allow Biafra because of his greed and was empowered by British because of their own greed too…. I think Biafrans would be better off alone. Just look at the so called Nigeria today, tcheew.

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

U don't know anything, do u think Nigeria will allow igbos to take over Nigerian oil ?? If not because of ojukwu greed none of these never happen. Ojukwu captured Nigerian sources of income, how do u think they will react??

[@CEAbraham]

Your madness is in your brain

[@abdulrahmanazaks4342]

Why you disturb your self leave them the will never Understand till the Come out to make war the will understand

[@dorothyndobu3943]

​@@drinkskhalifa7153 you mean will the north allow the real owners of the oil break off because I am from the south south and I consider myself an Easterner and wonder what we are doing with the north as we have nothing in common. The north has contributed nothing to the growth and development of this country,They refuse education and innovation which is one of the ways growth in any economy ,they are destroying the facilities built and displacing people bringing insurgents round the country.What exactly is the north contributing to the growth of this nation?

[@promiseoseajeh3381]

I feel so sad for the Biafrans ,they fought till the last man ,till today they're still fighting, secession was first clamored by the northerners but Aguyi Ironsi failed ,the war would never had happened, a stain to our history ,but a lesson to be learnt ,thanks to the maker of this video .

[@drinkskhalifa7153]

Did northerners ever draw a line of secession?? No, that was just political not action, they don't carry guns or make it clear.

[@sodienyefubara7784]

You lost because of long throat, forcefully adding people who didn’t want to be in your Biafra

[@wisdomsamuel3122]

@@sodienyefubara7784 how daft are you, and beclouded by sentiment, forcefully adding who???? The old eastern region was further divided by Gowon with the creation of more region just to break them...

[@jamessusan5498]

@@sodienyefubara7784 yeah that true like Benin

[@Jame5223]

@@sodienyefubara7784 exactly, they wanted delta, long throat is not good

[@DesmondAni]

My grandfather from my moms side tells me how he participated and fought with ogukwu

[@priscillaajiduah1096]

Perhaps the most important and brutally honest account of the civil war i have ever seen. This is a very important and helpful documentation. Sad sad sad.....